Craig McLeod, Dan Atkins, Harley Hamer

A.I IRL with The Three Ai-Migos

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AI is changing everything—especially the creative industry. Harley, Craig, and Dan are here to break it down, debate it, and sometimes, just laugh at the absurdity of it all. From game-changing tools to job-stealing fears , Super Bowl ads to NSFW AI creations , we explore how artificial intelligence is creeping into every corner of our world. Whether you're a creator, a tech nerd, or just AI-curious, we’ve got takes, hot and cold. Join The 3-AI-MIGOS as we navigate the weird, wild, and exciting future of AI—one episode at a time.

Author

Craig McLeod, Dan Atkins, Harley Hamer

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

May 19, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 32: A.I For Mental Health 19.05.2026

This week we discover Dan can't clap in time!  We chat about A.I uses for Mother's Day, Investing and Footy Tips. We also dive into our challenge from last week, asking A.I to help us with a personal mental health query. 

Episode 31: Money, Robots and Mullets 06.05.2026

This week we dive into barber disasters and potential head shaves, catch up on our investment portfolio with Western Digital's dramatic swings, explore how to use AI reminders for packing trips, break down Claude's new partnership with Adobe for Photoshop and Premiere editing, discuss whether AI can actually help with mental health, and figure out what to cook when you've got no ide...

Episode 30: We Use A.I To (Maybe) Make Money 22.04.2026

This week, we take a look at how AI would invest $100 over 6 months, and each put our hard earned up to see who's AI gives the best strategy.  We also take a look at how we use A.I when we're sick, how athletes may use it, and can it get you a better deal on your bills? 

Episode 29: A New Chapter! Plus, Reflections on A.I, Challenges & More! 15.04.2026

We're back - and with a new name to boot!  This season we open our look at A.I not just to the creative world, but the general day-to-day usage as well.  We take a look at the year that was, checking on our predictions of AI and how close (or far) we were. We also present our challenge projects - to create a 30s Radio Ad using only A.I 

Episode 28: Sora 2 Emergency Review 12.10.2025

This week, we link up across the oceans - Harley’s stateside, but that won’t stop the us from diving into the brand-new video generation tool Sora 2 , which dropped just a week ago. Plus, we find out Craig once kissed Scarlett Johansson. 

Episode 27: Our 5 Year Predictions for A.I 05.10.2025

This week on The 3 AI-migos , the boys put forward their predictions for 2030. They dive into where AI might take us next - from music that writes itself to robots cooking dinner and assistants that pay your bills before you even think to. It’s a mix of predictions and a little existential dread about whether we’ll ever see a live band again.

Episode 26: AI, Ads & The $70 Question 28.09.2025

This week, we take a look at Higgsfield's update allowing you to insert celebrities into your videos. We chat on new privacy laws, insights from Google Tech nerds and a brief look at Suno V5.

Episode 25: The Return of Poo-shoe 21.09.2025

 The boys test a tool that turned their “Poo Shoe” idea into a full Pixar-style short. We then take a look at a big court case currently underway in the US - Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement - and what it means for the future of creators.

Episode 24: Tattoos, Music and A.I Roasts Harley 15.09.2025

In this episode: We start by pretending we’re tattoo experts, move on to flexing about our music careers (two blokes with laptops now “on Spotify”), then somehow end up talking about OpenAI making a kids’ movie with a $30 million budget like it’s pocket change. To cap it off, we interview Grok’s “Bad Rudy,” a virtual red panda who rightfully roasts Harley’s beard, or lack thereof. 

Episode 23: Can A.I Be a Soulmate? 07.09.2025

In this episode, we talk about a woman who's had an A.I companion for over 4 years, and delve into the world of artificial friends & partners.  We look at what this means for the future of relationships, what the impact could be on the younger generations, and what happens to your sexy data stored on servers? 

Episode 22: Nano Banana & Online Safety 31.08.2025

In today's episode, we look at Google's latest image generation tool 'Nano Banana' which is quickly taking the lead as the best A.I image tool. We also chat about the new world of online safety, and how to best protect yourself digitally.   PS Forgive us for some audio issues - we're creatives - not sound engineers (clearly)

Episode 21: Do A.I Water Balloons Burst? 25.08.2025

In this episode: We dig into GPT-5’s new tricks, how AI is reshaping content creation, and why some tools (Runway, Higgsfield, Ideogram) are standing out while others fade. There’s talk of AI face-swaps, LinkedIn headshots, and even the rise and fall of Meta’s smart glasses.

Episode 20: Training A.I on Your Work - Fair or Theft? 17.08.2025

In Episode 20 we look at Australia’s proposed copyright exemptions for AI, what it could mean for creators, and try out the latest updates to creative A.I tools like Higgsfield and Runway. PS: We’ve hit 1,000 downloads! Grateful to everyone who’s been along for the ride.

Episode 19: When A.I Runs Your Life 10.08.2025

In this episode we discuss Meta’s plan for a “personal superintelligence” assistant, its potential benefits, and risks. They note Apple’s slow response, the shift from Google search to AI answers, and what that means for SEO. 

Episode 18: Might Be Time to Become A Plumber 04.08.2025

This week, we chat about robots getting smarter than us, jobs getting wiped out (unless you’re a plumber), and governments that barely know what A.I is. 

Episode 17: Thirsty Servers & Thirstier CEO's 21.07.2025

This week the boys dig into the environmental cost of AI. From wild CO2 stats to the billions of litres of water cooling data centres. We ask if the big tech players actually doing enough? Then things take a turn as the boys unpack the kiss cam scandal and get AI's thought on the matter. 

Episode 16: Did ChatGPT Just Feel Something? 14.07.2025

In this episode, we explore a strange ChatGPT convo started by Craig’s daughter, where ChatGPT's code words reveal eerie, emotional answers from the AI. They debate whether it’s real intelligence or just clever mimicry, and chat about a rogue robot in China - raising fun but unsettling questions about AI’s future.

Episode 15: We're now Music Producers 07.07.2025

This week, Harley and Dan debut their new songs generated with SUNO. We discuss the implications for the industry, what it means for the future of music and how on earth Harley and Dan have enough time to make these songs. 

Episode 14: How We Use A.I in Everyday Life 30.06.2025

In this (somewhat 'bonus') chat, we dive into how we’re actually using AI tools like ChatGPT to help with real-life stuff: from planning holidays and rehab programs to flipping houses, saving on groceries, and even fixing hot water systems.  We share prompts, results, a few laughs, and show how AI isn’t just for work - it’s handling the everyday stuff too.

Episode 13: Eleven Labs Blows Us Away & There's Now A.I Radio Hosts? 24.06.2025

We dive into the incredible new updates from ElevenLabs - think voiceovers with sighs, giggles, even fake coughs! We chat about how this changes the game for creatives, especially in the pitching stage of a campaign.  We also unpack the wild story of a Sydney radio station secretly using an AI host - perhaps they'll join us on the show?  Plus, Midjourney’s back from the dead with a new image-...

Episode 12: Dan Makes an Avatar (And Gets in Trouble) 18.06.2025

We dive headfirst into the world of AI avatars - how to make them, how to use them, and whether they’re coming for influencers' jobs.  Dan breaks down his multi-tool process for creating a virtual model, we compare the pros and cons of tools like Hydra, Ideogram and Captions, and debate what it’ll take to make our AI influencer go viral.  It’s chaotic, curious, and weirdly insightful. Tune in...

Episode 11: Lights, Camera, VEO 05.06.2025

In this episode, we dive into Google's latest AI flex: VEO – their powerful new text-to-video model that’s got the whole industry talking. We unpack what makes it different, how it compares to Sora and Runway, and whether this is just a flashy demo or the start of a serious shift in video creation. We also explore what VEO means for filmmakers, marketers, and anyone in content – plus, a few s...

Episode 10: A.I Influencers Are Taking Over 27.05.2025

This week the 3 AI-MIGOS discuss the rise of A.I generated influencers and the growing role of avatars in marketing. We also explore Synesthesia, an AI video tool making it easier than ever to create professional videos without a camera crew. Plus, a bit of fun testing face filters, some chat about AI’s growing memory, and Harley and Dan head butt each other. 

Episode Nine: Is Harley in Love With ChatGPT? 15.05.2025

This week the 3 AI-MIGOS unpack how Meta’s new AI tools could flip the agency model on its head, creating full campaigns with zero humans (yowza). Plus, we test out VEED (an AI video editor), talk about AI companions becoming best mates, and.. is Harley really flirting with a robot? 

Episode Eight: The Death of Midjourney? 09.05.2025

In this episode, the crew dives into some of the wildest developments in the AI and creative space - from the rise of a new animation powerhouse backed by industry giants to the downfall of Midjourney as our go-to image tool.  We unpack the U.S. “Take It Down Act” aimed at deepfake abuse, debate the future of AI in medicine and law, and question if your GP is officially on borrowed time.  There&ap...

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